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    Pittosporum crassifolium 'Compactum'

    Also Known As

    • Compactum Dwarf Karo

    Plant type

    shrub

    size

    • H: 2'-3'
    • W: 4'-6'

    planting zones

    • 9b-11

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    Pittosporum crassifolium 'Compactum' plant details

    Pittosporum crassifolium 'Compactum' is a broadleaf evergreen shrub with blue foliage. In spring burgundy flowers emerge. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and occasional - low water. Does well in well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something seaside / salt tolerant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Pittosporum crassifolium 'Compactum'

    Plant type: shrub
    Plant family: pittosporaceae
    Foliage: evergreen blue
    Mature size: 4 FT - 6 FT - wide, 2 FT - 3 FT - tall
    Flowers: burgundy blooms in spring

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Pittosporum crassifolium 'Compactum'

    USDA Zones: 9b - 11
    Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
    Watering frequency: occasional - low
    Resistant to: seaside / salt
    Soil needs: well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    A dwarf mounding form to 3' tall with gray-green leaves in tight whorls and small, inconspicuous maroon flowers that bloom in clusters. Plants offer a refined, formal appearance.

    By: Native Sons

    Gardening facts about Pittosporum crassifolium 'Compactum' plant

    How to Grow Pittosporum crassifolium 'Compactum'

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - mostly shade

    • Water Needs

      • occasional - low

    • Soil Needs

      • well-drained

    • Special Situation

      • seaside / salt tolerant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • blue

    • Flower Color

      • burgundy

    • Flower Season

      • spring

    • Foliage Season

      • evergreen

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    Plant Type

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    Zones

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    Zones

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